Biological Psychology: AND Companion Website with GradeTracker, Student Access Card [Paperback]

"An ideal guide to the spectrum of topics a student of
biopsychology would want to read about."
Patricia Roberts, University of Bedfordshire

"Very readable and should be accessible to students studying
biological psychology with minimal science background"
Martin R Yeomans, University of Sussex

"The most thoughtful and thought-provoking textbook for the field
available today... Toates combines what is best in biological psychology"
Kent Berridge, University of Michigan

"This is a superb introduction to biological psychology, written
by one of the UK's leading biological psychologists"
Professor Philip J. Corr, University of Wales, Swansea

"This easy-to-read, up-to-date, creative, thorough, and insightful
text is a marvel of classic biological psychology."
Professor James G. Pfaus, Concordia University, Canada

"Very readable and should be accessible to students studying
biological psychology with minimal science background"

"The most thoughtful and thought-provoking textbook for the field
available today... Toates combines what is best in biological psychology"

"This is a superb introduction to biological psychology, written
by one of the UK's leading biological psychologists"

"This easy-to-read, up-to-date, creative, thorough, and insightful
text is a marvel of classic biological psychology."

Biological Psychology, 2/e

Biological Psychology 2/e provides a full introduction to the core topics, concepts, research and debates that are central to our understanding of the brain and the biological basis of our behaviour. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and fully updated and includes an expanded treatment of evolutionary psychology and consciousness. 

Companion Website with Gradetracker: Student Access Card: Biological Psychology, 2/e

 

My reasons for writing this book arise from a dilemma and a
long-held conviction associated with this dilemma. It has always seemed to
me that biological psychology is unnecessarily frightening to a large
number of psychology students - I hear so often "I was never any good at
science in school". Yet biology forms an essential part of the subject and
many of this same intimidated population also wish seriously to know about
the biological perspective on psychology. So, I was determined to write a
textbook that would take all of the fear out of the subject but without
diluting the content.

 

'Very readable and should be accessible to students studying biological psychology with minimal science background'

Martin R Yeomans, University of Sussex

'An ideal guide to the spectrum of topics a student of biopsychology would want to read about.'

Patricia Roberts, University of Bedfordshire

'Toates’ Biological Psychology is the most thoughtful and thought-provoking textbook for the field available today. His narrative enriches the experience for all readers and leads students through important issues. Written in a clear and engaging style, Toates combines what is best in biological psychology'

Kent Berridge, University of Michigan

Biological Psychology, second edition, provides a comprehensive and lively introduction to the core topics, concepts, research and debates that are central to our understanding of the brain and the biological basis of our behaviour. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and fully updated and includes an expanded treatment of evolutionary psychology.

Assuming no prior knowledge of biology, the text uses everyday experiences to fully explain complex concepts in an interesting and accessible way.  This is complemented by a range of inventive pedagogical features and extensive full-colour illustrations to stimulate interest and help students to develop and test their understanding.

 

Features:

• A user-friendly approach guides students without a background in biology through the course of topics, without sacrificing depth or detail.
• Learning outcomes, section summaries and 'test your knowledge' questions are included to aid the learning process and allow students to manage their progress.
• ‘Signposts’ and ‘bringing things together’ highlight the connections within and between fields of study to encourage a wider and more considered understanding.
• An extended introduction and a new boxed feature on evolutionary psychology ensures students are informed by the debates within this topical area.
• ‘A personal angle’ introduces key figures connected with each area.

 

Online resources accompanying the text can be found at www.pearsoned.co.uk/toates

These include interactions, animations, justifications for ‘test your knowledge’ questions, and a range of question material to help consolidate understanding.  ‘Further reflections’ on selected topics and research updates are also available to challenge students to achieve a deeper understanding. 

 

Frederick Toates is a Professor of Biological Psychology at the Open University who has 40 years experience of teaching the subject across the UK and Europe. He has written widely on the subject and in many related areas, including consciousness, emotion, motivation and stress.  

Frederick Toates is a Professor of biological psychology at the Open University who has 40 years experience of teaching the subject across the UKand Europe. He has written widely on the subject and in many related areas, including consciousness, emotion, motivation and stress.